Maintenance Technician Position Available In Lafayette, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Maintenance Technician role at MaxxSouth involves identifying and repairing faults in cable systems, ensuring signal quality and compliance with standards. They audit systems, activate new plants, and interface with customers professionally. Requirements include a high school diploma, 2 years of technical experience, and the ability to lift 75 lbs. The position reports to the Technical Operations Supervisor.
Company:
Maxxsouth Broadband
Salary:
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Job Description
- JOB SUMMARY
- The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for Identifying faults within the subscriber drop, feeder/distribution and trunk systems to ensure proper signal level, picture quality and compliance with all local, state, federal and MaxxSouth requirements and standards
- The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for auditing the system and terminate unauthorized connections
- The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for activating new plant and perform preliminary proof
- The Maintenance Technician reports to the Technical Operations Supervisor
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- The Maintenance Technician is accountable for the following items
- Performing overall troubleshooting of cable television service
- Identifying and repair various feeder cable, using Volt Ohm Meter, signal level meters including QAM and analog signals, time domain reflection meter and return system test equipment
- Identifying and repair fiber and nodes using OTDRS and power meters
- Interfacing with customers to provide them with knowledge of existing and new services in a professional manner
- Performing Digital and High Definition installs and service calls using DTV, HDMI and component video connections
- Performing HSD cable modem installs and service calls working with Windows XP, 98 and NT operating systems
- Repairing signal leakage and decimation
- Splicing all types of cable as required
- Understanding of RF design and system prints
- Responsible for the completion of all daily service installation activity scheduled…including completion of work orders, sales orders, vehicle reports and other required paperwork
- Safely operating all equipment essential to complete work, including but not limited to extension ladders and bucket trucks and staying within safety weight limits in inclement weather
- Performing Standby system service (on-call) as scheduled by the technical services group
- Following the Company’s policies and procedures, including the EEO and safety guidelines, at all times
- Other duties as deemed necessary and are within acceptable margins of the department’s goals
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JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- required
- Minimum two (2) years prior cable technical experience
- Computer literate with knowledge of Windows software
- General knowledge of residential Cable TV, Internet, and Phone services
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- Formal electronics training, NCTI, SCTE Certification or equivalent preferred
- Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift minimum of 75 lbs
- Customer relation skills
- Team oriented
- Must be team oriented, self-motivated and well organized.
- Other Requirements
- Background record that meets Company standards
- Reliable means of transportation at all times
- Present professional appearance and demeanor
- Performing any miscellaneous duties as needed
- Overtime may be required; On-call rotation may be required
- Ability to work non-standard hours (evenings, weekends, etc
- Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company standards at all times.
